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Concert Reviews
Tiny Desk Contest winner Ruby Ibarra stuns at her Philly debut
Since the early years of NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest, a tour with the winner was part of the package. It made it so…
Since the early years of NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest, a tour with the winner was part of the package. It made it so…
Tiny Desk Contest winner Ruby Ibarra stuns at her Philly debut
Since the early years of NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest, a tour with the winner was part of the package. It made it so…
WXPN Local
“All You Zombies,” Then And Now: How The Hooters’ classic found new life
All You Zombies, Then And Now In the summer of 1985, an unusual song fusing psychedelic atmospheres, arena rock hooks, and religious imagery climbed…
All You Zombies, Then And Now In the summer of 1985, an unusual song fusing psychedelic atmospheres, arena rock hooks, and religious imagery climbed…
“All You Zombies,” Then And Now: How The Hooters’ classic found new life
All You Zombies, Then And Now In the summer of 1985, an unusual song fusing psychedelic atmospheres, arena rock hooks, and religious imagery climbed…
World Cafe
For Jensen McRae, songwriting is alchemy and her latest album is gold
The Southern California-raised musician talks about her stunning sophomore album, I Don't Know How But They Found Me!
The Southern California-raised musician talks about her stunning sophomore album, I Don't Know How But They Found Me!
For Jensen McRae, songwriting is alchemy and her latest album is gold
The Southern California-raised musician talks about her stunning sophomore album, I Don't Know How But They Found Me!
World Cafe
Lucius create a world all their own on their latest record
Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius join us to talk about their fifth, self-titled album, plus they perform live.
Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius join us to talk about their fifth, self-titled album, plus they perform live.
Lucius create a world all their own on their latest record
Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius join us to talk about their fifth, self-titled album, plus they perform live.
Past Giveaway
Ticket Giveaway: LUCY DACUS with HOP ALONG and JAY SOM
Lucy Dacus with Hop Along and Jay SomFDR ParkJuly 25, 2025 Only one entry per person. Entry Deadline: 7/10/2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Contest…
Lucy Dacus with Hop Along and Jay SomFDR ParkJuly 25, 2025 Only one entry per person. Entry Deadline: 7/10/2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Contest…
Ticket Giveaway: LUCY DACUS with HOP ALONG and JAY SOM
Lucy Dacus with Hop Along and Jay SomFDR ParkJuly 25, 2025 Only one entry per person. Entry Deadline: 7/10/2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Contest…
Music News
WXPN marks 40 years since Live Aid with backstage stories from Rob Hyman, Pierre Robert and Chevy Chase
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the legendary Live Aid benefit concert — which took place in part at Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium on July…
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the legendary Live Aid benefit concert — which took place in part at Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium on July…
WXPN marks 40 years since Live Aid with backstage stories from Rob Hyman, Pierre Robert and Chevy Chase
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the legendary Live Aid benefit concert — which took place in part at Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium on July…
World Cafe
Wet Leg are back with a slick new record
The English band's sophomore album, moisturizer, is out today. Co-founder Rhian Teasdale joins World Cafe to talk about it.
The English band's sophomore album, moisturizer, is out today. Co-founder Rhian Teasdale joins World Cafe to talk about it.
Wet Leg are back with a slick new record
The English band's sophomore album, moisturizer, is out today. Co-founder Rhian Teasdale joins World Cafe to talk about it.
Press Play
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out July 11th
After a hot and damp holiday, PRESS PLAY is back with a lucky assortment of new releases. On Forward, their first album as The…
After a hot and damp holiday, PRESS PLAY is back with a lucky assortment of new releases. On Forward, their first album as The…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out July 11th
After a hot and damp holiday, PRESS PLAY is back with a lucky assortment of new releases. On Forward, their first album as The…